&Role; Description A Buying & Sourcing for Apparels category at DMart is responsible for selecting, sourcing & managing the product selection within a specific category in an apparel retail environment. This includes identifying trends, negotiating with vendors, managing inventory & driving sales and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor Management: The role holder will be responsible for sourcing & onboarding recent vendors, managing relationship with existing vendors & negotiating price & terms
Product Selection & Sourcing: Identifying new products, trends & potential vendors within the apparels category
Buying & Ordering: Placing purchase orders, managing inventory levels, & ensuring timely delivery of goods
Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels, optimizing inventory & turnover minimizing slow-moving or obsolete items.
Market Analysis: Conducting market research, competitor analysis, & staying updated on industry trends
Sales & Profitability: Analyzing sales data,
identifying opportunities for growth & developing strategies to maximize sales & profit margins.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Working with other teams such as integration & replenishment, design, visual merchandising, quality, supply chain to ensure the successful execution of category strategies.
Skills and Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree in fashion, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field is generally preferred.
Experience: 3-7 years of proven experience in retail or wholesale buying, particularly within the apparel sector i.e Men, Women, Kids, accessories, ethnic category are preferred
Core Skills
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and data analysis abilities (including proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP).
- Understanding of inventory management, supply chain processes, and vendor relationships. Involves travel to stores and vendor locations
Location
DMart Thane Head Office
📌 Buying / Sourcing / Merchandising For Garments Dept (Mumbai)
🏢 Dmart
📍 Mumbai